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Job Overview

Summary

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is looking for the best and brightest to join our team. Our mission includes advocating for investors who seek to secure a future for their family, providing guidance and regulations for the nations securities industry in an increasingly global market, and taking action with an eye toward promoting the capital formation necessary to sustain economic growth.

A career with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) offers work that is exciting, challenging and rewarding. You can contribute to securities regulation and enforcement while making a positive difference for the American investing public. The SEC provides:

The SEC offers a number of enhanced pay and benefits plus the standard Federal benefits:

Paid dental and vision insurance;

Subsidy for health insurance, which supplements your health benefits premiums by $25 for self-only coverage and by $50 for family coverage;

Domestic Partner Health Insurance Reimbursement Program;

Mass transportation subsidy;

"WorkSmart" - Opportunities for flexible work schedules and expanded telework

This position is in the Office of International Affairs located in Washington, DC.

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) promotes investor protection in the global capital market by advancing international regulatory and enforcement cooperation, promoting the adoption of converged high regulatory standards worldwide, and facilitating technical assistance programs to strengthen the regulatory infrastructure in emerging market countries.

Duties

If selected, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing legal advice, counsel, and recommendations for a highly sophisticated and sensitive area involving SEC programs and operations.

Typical Duties Include:

· Directing the work of the assigned office by taking a lead role in conducting the work of the office and supervising staff. Determining operational priorities and adjusting staff assignment to ensure compliance with suspense dates; setting performance standards and conducting employee appraisals; determining staff training needs and approving personnel actions including selections for key positions.

· Serving as a professional resource consultant on international regulatory policy and applying expert understanding of emerging foreign, legal, political and economic trends that may impact SEC programs and providing cogent analysis of the policy implications of these developments.

· Designing approaches for dealing with complex issues resulting from actions and decisions from multilateral regulatory bodies, such as the International Organization of Securities Commissions, Financial Stability Board, Council of Securities Regulators of the Americas, and Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, as well as dialogues with foreign regulators.

· In the capacity of legal advisor to the Office of International Affairs, attending and participating in meetings and conferences where crucial policy formulation, procedural development, and program planning matters are discussed and agency positions developed.

Relocation Authorized

Job Requirements

Key Requirements

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following

J.D. or LL.B. degree AND

Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement. SK-17: Applicant must have four year(s) of post J.D. work experience as a practicing attorney, threeyear(s) of which includes: specialized experience in providing legal advice and analysis of complex issues relating to the international application of statues, rules, and regulations regarding Federal securities laws and foreign regulatory regimes such as, advising on emerging foreign regulatory trends and impact on Federal securities laws, negotiating information sharing arrangements with foreign securities authorities, and enforcing U.S. judgments in foreign jurisdictions.

Important Notes:

1. This position is open to all U.S. citizens and persons lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B).

2. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position.3. Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement. 4. FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL: This position has promotion potential to the SK-17. 5. TRIAL PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a two-year trial period. This appointment may require completion of a one-year supervisory probationary period. 6. SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position. 7. PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized. 8. DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.9. This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees: For information on how to apply through the Interagency Career Transition Assistance program (ICTAP) see http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must meet the Well Qualified criteria of the rating scale for this position.

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Additional Information

What To Expect Next

You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on Track Your Online Application.

By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be terminated after you begin work, or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation before appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, Veterans documentation, certification of disability, etc.).

BENEFITS

Other Information

SelectiveService: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/.

ReasonableAccommodationStatement: The SEC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, send an email to DisabilityAccommodation@SEC.gov or call 202-551-4158. To request sign language interpreting services for interviews, send an email to SECInterpreter@sec.gov at least 5 business days before the date you will need this service.

TTY/ASCII users should use the toll free Federal Relay Service number: 1-800-877-8339 and provide the SEC number of the office or individual you are calling. For more information about using the Federal Relay Service see: http://fts.gsa.gov/frs/tollfree.htm.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package.

All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST, Thursday, May 15, 2014 to be considered.

Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting the resume, Occupational Questionnaire and Required Documents. Please read all instructions before you begin. You are solely responsible for the delivery of your materials. We cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, etc. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. 3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. 4. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):1. Print the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1110812. 2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed. To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax: 1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire. 2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf. 3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

How You Will Be Evaluated

If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the occupational questionnaire. Your resume must support your responses to the occupational questionnaire. After review of your application materials, if you are determined to be minimally qualified, you will be referred to the selecting official.

You will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

 Knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act and other federal administrative statutes applicable to agency rulemaking Ability to plan, organize, and supervise a high volume of work product to meet deadlines and maintain quality. Ability to work effectively in a high pressure environment. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion. Ability to communicate advice, analysis, and information effectively in oral briefings and consultations and in writing.

The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete. To preview the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link View Assessment Questions

Required Documents

You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:

Required: Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire. (Online or 1203-FX)

Required: Your resume showing relevant duties, when the duties were performed (MM/YY), and your work schedule. Note: Resumes must NOT contain pictures.